Russia/Ukraine War
African nations seek to expand cooperation with Russia in multiple sectors — CAR President
According to Faustin-Archange Touadera, African states intend to move away from an economic model where the continent serves primarily as a raw material supplier, while processing…
Russia, Tanzania intend to deepen cooperation in energy, other sectors — Novak
Russia is committed to further expanding political dialogue, parliamentary and interdepartmental exchanges, the Russian deputy prime minister said
Russian rights group documents at least 69 deaths among victims of political persecution since 2022
At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution by Russian authorities have died in Russia since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according …
Germany plans electronic surveillance of Russia, Belarus from Lithuania — vice admiral
The unit is scheduled to be fully deployed in 2027
Lithuania plans to introduce universal military conscription for men ages 18–22 starting in 2032
Lithuania’s State Defense Council has decided to introduce universal conscription in 2032, President Gitanas Nausėda said.
KuCoin crypto exchange halts services for Russian, Belarusian users
Affected users will receive notices with the relevant deadlines and the procedure for positions closing
West works to besmirch Russia's partnership with Africa — TASS chief
"Russia-Africa cooperation has become one of the main targets of information attacks by Western ill-wishers and their henchmen," Andrey Kondrashov said
Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 80.68 rubles for October 30
The official euro rate was reduced by 34.93 kopecks to 89.8167 rubles
Ethiopia invites Russian universities to cooperate on AI — country’s Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed also suggested that Russian companies leverage special economic zones in Africa to access the continent's markets
West ready to provoke coups anywhere, including Africa — Russian presidential adviser
Anton Kobyakov added that military and technical cooperation has been and remains a key element of Russia’s ties with African countries, including efforts to protect joint project…
Revenues of Russian IT companies reach $73.8 bln in H1 2026 — PM
At the end of last year, the revenue of accredited IT companies approached $98.5 bln, which is almost 1.5 times more than the previous period, and it continues to increase, Mikhai…
Russia to Extend Diesel Export Ban, Use Quotas to Fulfill U.S. Deal, Sources Say
The current ban on diesel exports is due to expire on Oct. 31.
Albania takes anti-riot crackdown cue from France
Albania has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on violent protests amid nationwide unrest, following France’s lead with steep fines Read Full Article at RT.com
Claude users say their accounts were banned after verification showed a Russian passport
Users of the Claude chatbot say Anthropic, the service’s developer, has blocked their accounts after they completed identity verification using Russian documents. The complaints a…
TASS signs agreement with Ethiopian news agency
The agreement implies cooperation in the field of information exchange, personnel training and mutual staff visits
State Duma Passes Record Defense Spending Budget in First Reading
The proposed record defense spending comes alongside a new wave of tax hikes designed to fund the rising costs of the war in Ukraine.
Denying medical care over language goes against Hippocratic oath — Russia’s envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky said that it is unacceptable
Fuel reserve volumes for public utilities sector above standard rates — Russian PM
This is necessary to prepare power generation and public utilities businesses for potential loads, including peak ones, Mikhail Mishustin said
Ukraine’s territory is shrinking as Kiev indulges in military illusions — Mendel
According to Yulia Mendel, all the country’s authorities can offer under these circumstances is evacuation
‘If this works, it will be the first real ceasefire across a large stretch of the front’: Russia and Ukraine maintain truce in occupied Oleshky for more than two days
Russia and Ukraine have halted hostilities around the occupied city of Oleshky since October 27. The Verkhovna Rada’s human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, confirmed on the …
Russian Deputy PM names key areas of cooperation with Africa
Alexander Novak indicated agriculture, transport, mineral resources mining and electric power as key areas for cooperation with African nations
China’s Hainan boosts its international trade in services by 11.7% in nine months
The province’s services exports increased to around $6.02 billion in the reporting period
Moscow Judge Sentences Exiled Libertarian Mikhail Svetov to One Year in Prison
Svetov, who left Russia in 2021, was found guilty in absentia of violating the country’s “foreign agent” law.
Russia sends Ebola testing systems to all DR Congo neighbors — watchdog
Russia shares its testing systems with other countries whenever such a situation arises, Russian Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare chief Anna Po…